Here’s a typical scene from a tourist trap destination, usually somewhere in the southern US: an older guy wearing sandals, dress socks and a Madras or Guayabera shirt, carrying around a Nikon or Leica camera outfit and taking snapshots at high noon. After …

Here’s a brief look at the Minolta AF 70-210mm F/4 telephoto zoom lens. Scroll down for the main review.Lens
Minolta AF 70-210mm F/4
Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood, nice hardcase and users manual.
Cost
$229 retail in the 1980s, now hundreds available on eBay for less or more than that depending on condition.
Build quality
Very good…

Here’s a brief look at the Minolta AF 17-35mm F/3.5 G lens. Scroll down for the main review.LensMinolta AF 17-35mm F/3.5 G Box contents
Front and rear caps, hood, hard case and users manual.
Cost$1000-$1500 used price at the time of this review.Build quality
Very good
Additional information
Don’t confuse this lens with the much less…